...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. Gusts to 55 mph are possible in the Evansville Tri-State region or along the I-64 corridor in Southern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Friday to 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Heavy rainfall may result in waterlogged soils making trees more susceptible to wind damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union and Williamson, western Kentucky, including the following areas, Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg, Union KY and Webster, and southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott and Stoddard. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The remnants of Hurricane Helene are expected to bring widespread heavy rainfall to much of the area. A Flood Watch remains in effect for western Kentucky, portions of Southern Illinois, and portions of southeast Missouri where forecast rainfall ranges from 3 to 5 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&